1.0 FTE - Psychologist / Psychological Associate

Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board; Barrie; On-site; CAD 91,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is seeking Psychological Services staff to provide essential behavioral and mental health support to students. The roles include Psychologist and Psychological Associate, requiring relevant qualifications and experience in educational settings. Successful candidates will engage in consultations, assessments, and collaborative support within a diverse school community.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience delivering psychological services preferred.
• Registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario.
• Experience working in an educational environment with children and youth.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral and mental health consultation and psychological assessments.
• Develop recommendations for student support plans.
• Participate in multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Cultural competency

Team collaboration

Psychological assessment

Education

Doctoral or Master's degree in Psychology

Job description

With 52 schools, over 24,000 students and more

than 4,000 employees, the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board

SMCDSB) is an education community bound together by our beliefs. Our facilities are located in some of the

most beautiful natural settings in the province. Our Board encompasses a large and dynamic

mixture of urban centers, small towns and rural areas throughout Central

Ontario. From Tottenham and Bradford

West Gwillimbury to Parry Sound and Huntsville, from Collingwood and Midland to

Barrie and Orillia, we are focused on enhancing the educational and spiritual

development of our students. We offer

excellent programs, resources and supports so that students are provided with

every opportunity to reach their future goals and aspirations.

Open To :

Open Competition (Internal and External)

Job Location :

Academic Services Office - 345 Livingstone Street East, Barrie, with travel throughout the school district

Full-Time Permanent. Monday to Friday, 8 : 30am to 4 : 30pm, 35 hours weekly, plus overtime as required

Annual Compensation :

126,487 to $137,055- Psychologist

91,900 to $117, 641 - Psychological Associate

Commensurate with education, skills and experience.

We are looking for Psychological Services staff to provide behavioural and mental health consultation and psychological assessments. The Board's psychological services staff provide consultation as well as programming support, crisis and threat assessment response, brief counselling to students as well as participation in school and multi-disciplinary team meetings to support students with complex needs, as well as provision of professional development for Board staff.

All Psychological Services staff areresponsible for providing consultation and psychological assessment services to school teams, families and other professionals in support of students. In consultation with other Psychology staff, and under the direction of the Senior Psychologist, Psychological Services staff develop recommendations for student support plans and appropriate interventions, in support of the achievement of Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board’s vision, mission and strategic plan.

Required Skills and Qualifications :

The successful candidate will bring the following skills and experiences to the role :

• Doctoral or Masters degree in Psychology (or similar program) from an accredited University (please include photocopy along with your application), plus 3-5 years experience delivering psychological services preferred.
• Registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario with declared areas of competency in School Psychology, Clinical Psychology (with children and adolescents) or both.
• Previous experience working in an educational environment with children and youth.
• Experience working with culturally diverse populations.
• Excellent interpersonal, written communication skills including proficiency with technology.
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Demonstrated experience providing psychological assessments to children and youth including preparation of psychological assessment reports with diagnostic statements and recommendations, as appropriate.
• Demonstrated experience supporting students with a broad range of learning and mental health challenges, preferably including Autism Spectrum Disorder and Intellectual Disabilities.
• Candidates must possess a valid Driver’s License and a vehicle as travel within the Board’s jurisdiction is a requirement of this position.

Interested candidates must forward, in confidence, a cover letter, resume and supporting documentation to . Please quote job posting number 71-2324 the subject line. Please quote which position you wish to apply (i.e. Psychologist / Psychological Associate / Psychoeducational Consultant.

Posting will remain open and applications will be accepted and reviewed until all positions filled.

Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process upon request.

Accommodation queries should be directed to the Human Resources Department at .

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

As a condition of employment, new employees to SMCDSB are required, by legislation, to submit a satisfactory Criminal Background Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

The Simcoe Muskoka Catholic District School Board is deeply committed to promoting Truth, Reconciliation and the rights of Indigenous peoples, Human Rights, Equity and Anti-Racism, and the elimination of Oppressive Practices, in our schools, our workplace and in the communities we serve. We strongly encourage applications from all individuals including those with varied lived experiences that can contribute to the diversification of the workforce at the SMCDSB.

THE BOARD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Director of Education Chair, Board of Trustees